Navy Revs Up RFID Sensors
The U.S. Navy is testing an RFID sensor network to monitor the temperature, humidity and air pressure in containers where aircraft parts are stored.
RFID News Roundup
New multiprotocol UHF reader module; RF Code introduces auto-ID network appliance; EPCglobal completes first EPC standards; new print-and-apply RFID system; Datamars offers smaller laundry tag.
Wal-Mart Details EPC Rollout Plan
At a meeting with its top 300 suppliers this week, Wal-Mart revealed more details about its planned rollout of RFID technology.
Using RFID to Manage Evacuations
Citing the increased threat of terrorist attacks on commercial buildings, Axcess promotes its system as a way to track employees during emergencies.
Wal-Mart Expands RFID Plans
This article was originally published by RFID Update.June 17, 2004—Wal-Mart has so far been pleased with the results of its RFID pilot roll-out that began in April. As a result, the retailer is moving forward aggressively with the technology: it has plans for a second...Will RFID Spark the Next Revolution in Retailing?
This article was originally published by RFID Update.June 17, 2004—This article from the Wharton School of Business provides a recap of RFID technology, its uses and benefits, and the obstacles to its wide-scale implementation.Read the article at...Wal-Mart promises RFID will benefit suppliers
This article was originally published by RFID Update.June 17, 2004—Wal-Mart last week hosted an RFID event for its suppliers to update them on the state of the RFID mandate and provide compliance deadlines to the next tier of suppliers.Read the article at...A fight for the (patented) right
This article was originally published by RFID Update.June 16, 2004—Intellectual property licensing is a fundamental contributor to the profits of Intermec, the merchandise tracking company that last week filed suit against Matrics for patent infringement. The company...
Putting Drinks on the Cuff
Using an RFID chip embedded on a wristband, a new age/ID-verification system can prevent underage alcohol sales, operate as an electronic wallet and track customer purchases.